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The Statue of Liberty stands proudly in front of City High the day after election night.
PHOTO STORY: City High After Election Night
November 6, 2024
Noelle Schnoeblen ‘26 was accepted to play flute in the All-State orchestra.
28 Musicians Secure Spots at All-State
November 1, 2024
Augie's Team poses for a photo after winning the PowderPuff competition.
Homecoming Highlights
October 29, 2024
The Little Hawk won All Iowa News Team for the seventh time in the last eight years.
The Little Hawk Wins All-Iowa News Team of the Year
October 28, 2024
Mason Tilley '25 helps a peer with her geometry homework during third hour.
Peer Tutors Strive to Make a Difference in the EPIC Program
October 8, 2024
Noelle Schnoeblen ‘26 was accepted to play flute in the All-State orchestra.
28 Musicians Secure Spots at All-State
November 1, 2024
Shortly after auditions, the cast gets together for their second rehearsal
City High Theater Begins Preparing for Diary of a Wimpy Kid
October 2, 2024
Kenji Radley '25 in ready position during the 2023-24 football season
Marching Band Takes the Field for First Home Football Game
September 6, 2024
Liam Murphy ‘24 holds a piece of his work
Q&A with Student Artist Liam Murphy
May 15, 2024
PERFORMER PROFILE: Brandon Davie
PERFORMER PROFILE: Brandon Davie
April 25, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS POD: Playoff Showdown with Ankeny Centennial Featuring Frosh Phenom Marshall Sheldon
November 1, 2024
The team captains (Tyler Rindles '25, Dominic Salibi '25, Bobby Bacon '25, Connor Cross '25) finish the coin toss and receive the ball in the pre-game vs. Bettendorf.
Playoff Preview: #10 City High vs #7 Ankeny Centennial
November 1, 2024
Layla Lovan '25 returns the ball to her teammate during warmups in the 2024 season.
Spring Sports Set to Move to the Fall in 2025
October 30, 2024
The team huddles after winning a point against Liberty Highschool.
GameDay Preview: City High takes on Ankeny in Substate Championship
October 29, 2024
Lila Howe '25 is all smiles before matchup at a tournament hosted by Johnston. Photo Courtesy of Lila Howe
UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Lila Howe
October 28, 2024
LH Concert Review: Right Here
LH Concert Review: Right Here
November 4, 2024
LH Concert Review: The DreamShow3
LH Concert Review: The DreamShow3
November 1, 2024
Social media is addicting, but its effects are detrimental on growing brains.
I Hate Instagram
October 30, 2024
Embracing Brat: Charli's Influence
Embracing Brat: Charli’s Influence
October 30, 2024
LH Album Review SIS (Soft Is Strong)
LH Album Review SIS (Soft Is Strong)
October 29, 2024
LH Concert Review: Right Here
LH Concert Review: Right Here
November 4, 2024
LH Concert Review: The DreamShow3
LH Concert Review: The DreamShow3
November 1, 2024
Embracing Brat: Charli's Influence
Embracing Brat: Charli’s Influence
October 30, 2024
'Rains In Heaven' Song Review
‘Rains In Heaven’ Song Review
August 29, 2024
Who’s that doll? It’s Barbie!
Who’s that doll? It’s Barbie!
May 21, 2024
Lila Howe '25 is all smiles before matchup at a tournament hosted by Johnston. Photo Courtesy of Lila Howe
UNBREAKABLE PROFILE: Lila Howe
October 28, 2024
Across the country, phone policies have become a point of contention. This fall, the Iowa City Community School District is revising its stance on phones in school.
The Battle for the Phones
October 18, 2024
Dr. Anny-Dominique Curtius is a Professor of Francophone Studies and the Director of Graduate Studies for French and Francophone World Studies at the University of Iowa.
Q&A With Dr. Anny-Dominique Curtius
October 10, 2024
Kaden Huntley '25 in Van Allen Hall
Attending College, While Still in High School
October 10, 2024
Ramy Makawi for Humans of City High
HUMANS OF CITY HIGH
September 25, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS POD: Playoff Showdown with Ankeny Centennial Featuring Frosh Phenom Marshall Sheldon
November 1, 2024
Gabe Egeland '25 gets tackled by 2 different Bettendorf players, after getting a hand off from Bobby Bacon '25, and gaining the 1st down.
DOWN GOES BETT
October 28, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS PODCAST: City Battles #1 Bett with Special Guest Mitch Moore
October 25, 2024
Mitch Moore discussing the game plan against Davenport North.
City Drops 47 on Davenport West
October 18, 2024
LH Sports Podcast
LH SPORTS PODCAST: City vs. Linn-Mar
October 18, 2024
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Baklava & Turmeric Tea

Baklava & Turmeric Tea

Sofie Lie and Lucy McGehee
March 9, 2017
Elizabeth Bernal, who works for food service at City High, attends a meeting at the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa on February 4th. Bernal has been a proponent for immigrant rights, and advocated on behalf of Iowa City becoming a sanctuary city at a City Council meeting.

Iowa City Reaffirms Immigration Stance

Lucy McGehee and Molly Liu
February 7, 2017
Taking a Stand[ing Rock]

Taking a Stand[ing Rock]

Maya Durham, Lucy McGehee, and Sofie Lie
December 15, 2016
Undocumented

Undocumented

Sofie Lie and Lucy McGehee
November 13, 2016
Millennials Take to the Polls

Millennials Take to the Polls

Lucy McGehee, News Editor
November 8, 2016
Beatriz Gemartino '17 and Estefanie Gracia-Rojas '17 converse with Biology teacher Tina Koepnick

Spanish Café Opens

Lucy McGehee, News Editor
October 4, 2016
EpiPen Prices Soar

EpiPen Prices Soar

Maya Chadwick and Lucy McGehee
September 26, 2016
Students from City High stand on the Englert Theatre stage as they receive their certificates for the Youth Salute award, sponsored by Hills Bank.

City High Students Receive Youth Salute Awards and Scholarships

Molly Liu and Lucy McGehee
September 12, 2016
BOARD UPDATE: Students Use Slam Poetry to Slam Inequality While Board Members Vote For More Unequal High Schools

BOARD UPDATE: Students Use Slam Poetry to Slam Inequality While Board Members Vote For More Unequal High Schools

Lucy McGehee, Online News Editor
May 11, 2016
Hancher during its construction in April.

Hancher Announces Collaboration with Joffrey Ballet

Jim Geerdes and Lucy McGehee
April 22, 2016
6 Hours in Fairfield

6 Hours in Fairfield

Sofie Lie and Lucy McGehee
March 28, 2016
Iowa’s Top-Ranked Graduation Rates Raise Questions of College Readiness

Iowa’s Top-Ranked Graduation Rates Raise Questions of College Readiness

Lucy McGehee and Sofie Lie
February 11, 2016
Donald Trump greets the community members at his rally.

Donald Trump Gets Mixed Emotions at Iowa City Rally

Maya Durham, Jim Geerdes, and Lucy McGehee
January 27, 2016
Formosa to Support City High Dance Marathon

Formosa to Support City High Dance Marathon

Lucy McGehee, Online News Editor
January 14, 2016
Outline: ICCSD's Inclement Weather Policies

Outline: ICCSD’s Inclement Weather Policies

Lucy McGehee, Online News Editor
January 12, 2016
Syrian Refugee Crisis Hits Home in Iowa

Syrian Refugee Crisis Hits Home in Iowa

Lucy McGehee and Sadie Hobbs
January 6, 2016
Girls Dance Team at Homecoming Parade

Meet the Dance Team

Anna Pienta and Lucy McGehee
October 22, 2015
Politikid Podcast brings LH reporters voice on current political issues.

Biden Decides Against Running for President

Lucy McGehee, Online News Editor
October 21, 2015
Sherman poses while teaching.

Meet Mrs. Sherman

Lucy McGehee, Online News Editor
October 3, 2015

Homecoming Dance 2015

Lucy Wagner and Lucy McGehee
September 17, 2015
2015 Football and Volleyball Themes Released

2015 Football and Volleyball Themes Released

Lucy McGehee and Lydia Kaufmann
September 4, 2015
Senior Class President Election Results

Senior Class President Election Results

Lucy McGehee, Online News Editor
June 2, 2015
City High Ranks 5th On Washington Post's Most Challenging High School List

City High Ranks 5th On Washington Post’s Most Challenging High School List

Lucy McGehee, Online News Editor
April 24, 2015
Iowa Senate Narrowly Passes Ban on Minors Utilizing Tanning Beds

Iowa Senate Narrowly Passes Ban on Minors Utilizing Tanning Beds

Lucy McGehee, Reporter
March 25, 2015
Randy Brown retires after 25 years of teaching at City High

World History Teacher Retires after 25 Years at City High

Sofie Lie and Lucy McGehee
March 16, 2015
Iowa capital building in Des Moines. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Iowa Senate Concludes School Start Date Should Be Determined Locally

Lucy McGehee, Reporter
March 11, 2015
New Gun Laws in the Crosshairs of Iowa Legislature

New Gun Laws in the Crosshairs of Iowa Legislature

Lucy McGehee, Reporter
March 6, 2015
The Political Protagonists of Iowa City

The Political Protagonists of Iowa City

Lucy McGehee, Reporter
February 16, 2015
Estie Dillard '17 focuses before backing out of the lower parking lot.

Voluntary Safety

Lucy McGehee, Reporter
February 10, 2015
The Political Side Effects of the Measles Outbreak

The Political Side Effects of the Measles Outbreak

Lucy McGehee, Reporter
February 4, 2015
Obama Declares the State of the Union to be Strong

Obama Declares the State of the Union to be Strong

Nova Meurice and Lucy McGehee
January 21, 2015

LH How To: Katniss Braid

Lucy McGehee
November 20, 2014
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